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Subgenre of heavy metal

Kawaii metal (also known as idol metal,^[1]cute metal, J-pop metal, or kawaiicore^[2]) is a musical genre that blends elements of heavy metal and J-pop that was pioneered in Japan in the early 2010s.

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The genre combines both Eastern and Western influences that appeal to both cultures.^[3] A typical kawaii metal composition combines the instrumentation found in various types of heavy metal music with J-pop melodies and a Japanese idol aesthetic. Kawaii metal's lyrical topics often contain kawaii (cute, lovable, kidlike) themes.^[4]

The Japanese girl group Babymetal is often credited with the creation and success of kawaii metal.

History and characteristics

Japanese heavy metalidol group Babymetal are considered the inventors of the kawaii metal genre.^[5][6] The concept of kawaii metal started with Key “Kobametal” Kobayashi, the producer behind the group Babymetal. In an i BABYMETAL Profile and Facts (Updated!) - Kpop Profiles NID